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Sinclair Broadcast Group General Assignment Reporter in Green Bay, Wisconsin
WLUK is looking for a creative General Assignment Reporter to join our #1 rated newsroom. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. We are dedicated to creating impactful content that matters to our community. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented photographers and dedicated producers, to create news content for our on-air and online digital platforms.
No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
Engage with local community members - create news contacts that lead to unique content
Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Photographers, Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc..
Additionally, this person should have a…
Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
Previous experience as a Reporter preferred - however we will train the right candidate
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Journalism/Communications Degree preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!